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Gold Edges Higher as US Data Bolsters Case for More Rate Cuts

Andrew Janes
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Spot gold climbed 0.5% to $5,051.89 per ounce in early Singapore trading on February 10, 2026, reversing a 0.6% dip from the prior session. Weak December U.S. retail sales data—showing stalled consumer spending—fueled expectations the Federal Reserve may accelerate interest rate cuts, boosting non-yielding assets like gold. Bullion hovered near $5,050 as traders awaited Wednesday’s January employment report, which could further clarify the Fed’s monetary policy trajectory amid economic uncertainty. Market anxiety over rising living costs and sluggish spending reinforced gold’s safe-haven appeal, offsetting recent volatility in equities and bonds. The price movement reflects broader macroeconomic shifts, with gold acting as a hedge against potential Fed easing and inflationary pressures.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Gold:Spot gold rose 0.5% to $5,051.89 an ounce as of 7:23 a.m. in Singapore.Gold opened modestly higher after weak retail sales in the US supported the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.Bullion traded near $5,050 an ounce after dipping 0.6% on Tuesday. Consumer spending unexpectedly stalled in December, reflecting anxiety about the cost of living and setting the scene for a delayed and highly anticipated January employment report on Wednesday.

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